Thanksgiving Tablescape Using Natural Elements

Creating a Thanksgiving tablescape this past week felt sooo good. I don’t know what it is about setting the table that brings me such joy. Decorating is fun no matter the room or spot, but dressing our table fills my head with visions of fellowship with friends and family.

If you are hopping over here from Lacey and Kim, Styled with Lace, welcome!! No doubt you have been inspired by their elegant table decor. I love popping in on their blog, because there are always new ideas to gather.

Taking turns clearing and setting the table was a constant growing up with my sister, and I don’t think I really ever minded setting it. It wasn’t until my adult life and hosting a gathering of my own did I realize how fulfilling it is to add a special touch.

How gorgeous is that candle encased in mercury glass! Sweet little shop called Zuzu Glow Candle Co. is where you can find this beauty.

The Struggle Is Real

Does anyone else struggle at keeping fall mums alive? You cannot forget to water them one day, or they are down for the count 🙁 It probably helps to plant them in the ground, but I never do. Each year I tell myself I will be better about making sure I water them (sometimes twice a day when it’s really warm outside) but I always seem to fail.

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This year was no exception. So, I clipped the remaining blooms from one that was half dead, and together with asparagus fern created a simple, yet stunning centerpiece.

Recycling jars, whether they be from candles, jelly, honey, etc. is a simple way to add character when decorating with fresh clippings from your garden. Together with a few painted antlers, they provided just the right amount of texture.

DIY Napkin Rings

Ok, on to my favorite part of this post! I believe napkins play a big role in completing a table setting. There are so many fun ways to display a napkin with or without napkin rings. I am eager to show you how I made napkin jewelry from sheets of aluminum from M-D Building Products, Inc. You can find these sheets at Home Depot.

Items Needed

Decorative Sheets of Aluminum. I used 12″ x 24″ x .020″ sheets in a variety of patterns and colors from M-D Building Products, Inc. I used finishes in Mill, Brass, and Copper.

Next

Measure how wide and long you want to cut your strips of aluminum for each napkin ring. My strips were 12″ long and between 1.5 and 2″ wide.

Gently bend the strips creating a spiral shape. This is where you may need an extra set of hands, because it isn’t easy to bend.

Finally

Lay your napkin flat, and pick up by the center.

Gently guide the top where you grabbed at the center through the bottom end of the napkin ring. The corners may be a little sharp, so be careful.

I absolutely love how they came out, and anytime I can make something unique is super rewarding. After I finished setting the table, I realized how mixing metals became the theme. There is quite a variety, but they all play well together!

I didn’t purchase any new dishes or table linens for this year’s Thanksgiving tablescape. It just goes to show how layering pieces, adding texture, and using fresh clippings from your own garden can create a simple, yet elegant table setting.

I had originally planned on using these branches too, but I decided they were too much and, in this case, they took away from the simplicity I was trying to create. So I have been enjoying them as casual decor around the house instead.

Thanks for visiting!! Next head on over to Sheila, Maison de Cinq and continue gathering inspo for your tables!!

Martha this is so beautiful! I need to remember I have an asparagus fern and use it…I love how beautiful it looks on your table. Clever way to make napkin rings! So much fun doing this hop with you! Happy Thanksgiving

Martha,
To begin your table is sheer perfection. Love all the different elements. I also really enjoy how you keep things real by sharing your struggles. Your voice is so natural and personal that I feel like we’re having a lovely conversation in your kitchen! So fun and endearing. Enjoyed this so much! Your friends, Julie & Jodie

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I’m Martha, welcome to my blog! I am a wife and a mother to 3 beautiful daughters. Making our home pretty is one of my favorite hobbies and I get so inspired by changes and events that happen in every day life. Simple and cozy is a must around our house; I want family and friends to feel right at home. My roots are farm grown, so I love adding sweet charm from my parents’ homestead, sharing hearty recipes, and simple diy tutorials. So please, stay awhile, browse a bit, and let me know what inspires you!